Car Hire at Bucharest Airport Otopeni

Airport travel guide

The capital of Romania, Bucharest is also the country’s most popular tourist destination. These are three of its most interesting attractions:

• Palace of the Parliament. Built during the oppressive years of Nicolae Ceauşescu’s rule, Palatul Parlamentului is not every local’s favourite, but there’s no question that the imposing structure is among the city’s most notable landmarks. The second-largest building in the world after only the Pentagon in the United States, the palace houses two chambers of the Romanian senate, but parts of it are open to tourists. The palace is also home to the National Museum of Contemporary Art, one of the best of its kind in the region.
• Old Town. Although only parts of Old Bucharest have survived to this day — the original settlement has been affected by several earthquakes and also suffered under the demolition policies of Ceauşescu — it is one of the most atmospheric and interesting areas of the Romanian capital. Known for its scenic cobblestone streets, the Old Town is home to a number of architectural landmarks and also has some of the city’s finest restaurants.
• National Museum of Art of Romania. Known for its imposing facade and extensive collections, the National Museum of Art is one of the most important cultural institutions in the country. In addition to countless works by Romanian artists, the museum exhibits pieces by such world-renowned masters as Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, and Rubens..

Top international routes

• Vienna
• Tel Aviv
• Amsterdam
• Istanbul
• Paris
• Cluj-Napoca
• Frankfurt
• Milan
• Timișoara
• Warsaw

Main airlines

Blue Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and TAROM

Terminals

The single airport building is divided into the arrivals hall, departures hall, and an airside concourse called the Finger Terminal. All areas of the airport are interconnected and can be accessed on foot.

Location

Bucharest Airport is about 18 km (11.8 miles) north of the city centre. Depending on the traffic, a car trip from the airport to the city can take anywhere between 30 and 50 minutes.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at €1 per day
• Medium cars - starting at €1 per day
• SUVs - starting at €1 per day
• Station wagons - starting at €3 per day
• People Carriers - starting at €10 per day
• Large cars - starting at €2 per day
• Premium cars - starting at €17 per day

Services and facilities

One of the largest airports in the region, OTP has plenty of amenities. These include a number of shops and restaurants, several lounges, cashpoints, currency exchanges, a pharmacy, a baby changing room, and an Orthodox Christian chapel. The airport is accessible to travellers with reduced mobility.

Nearest petrol station

A Lukoil petrol station is part of the airport complex and is open 24/7. There are many other petrol stations near the airport and on the way to and from the city.

Popular one-way hires

• Constanta (244 km / 152 miles)
• Sibiu (292 km / 181 miles)
• Brasov (157 km / 98 miles)
• Craiova (246 km / 153 miles)
• Timișoara (557 km / 346 miles)
• Sofia (426 km / 265 miles)